North Carolina Pirates on this Day in History

This Day In History: One of the best-known pirates in history, Blackbeard (Edward Teach) was killed (5 bullets and 20 sword wounds) off the coast of North Carolina on this day in 1718. His head was put on display for years as a warning to other pirates. North Carolina was a popular stopping point in the golden age of pirates. It was also visited by Stede Bonnet "The Gentleman Pirate" and even two famous female pirates, Anne Bonny and Mary Read. There is a legend that Capt. William Kidd has buried treasure near Wrightsville Beach (Money Island). Anne Blyth, another female pirate supposedly buried treasure near Fort Caswell, at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, just south of Southport.

Watch: 5 Most Ruthless & Feared Pirates To Ever Set Sail

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See also: Pirates and Buccaneers of the High Seas, 50 Books on CDrom
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